Garden Home Instructor

Description Garden Home Instructors Garden Home Recreation Center is hiring instructors to help teach our amazing sports classes, cooking workshops, drop-in run club, and a variety of other fun and engaging programs! We are looking for community and safety-focused individuals who are excited to share their passion for recreation with participants of all ages, abilities, backgrounds, and interests. Instructors should be able to support individual participant needs while creating a positive group environment.

Scheduling Instructors are typically scheduled between 2 and 29 hours per week , with classes offered weekday afternoons and evenings, and weekend mornings and afternoons.

Part-time employees work variable schedules and may work fewer than 1,560 hours per year.

Current Opportunities Garden Home Recreation Center is currently seeking instructors for the following programs: Weekday Afternoon Sports Classes

• Soccer Level 1 (Tuesdays 5:00 - 5:45pm)
• Basketball Level 1 (Thursdays at 5:00pm - 5:45pm)
• Teen and Adult Sports Clinics (Various Friday evenings)

Weekend Drop-In Programs

• Jog & Juice: Run Club (Saturdays 9:00am – 11:00am)
• Dirt Detectives: Preschool Program (Sundays 9:30am – 11:30am)

Once a Month Workshops

• Young Chefs Club (Sundays 1:30pm – 3:30pm)
• Club de Pequeños Chefs - Spanish (Sundays 1:30pm – 3:30pm)
• Chefs Club (Tuesdays 5:30pm – 7:30pm)
• Beauty Lab (Saturdays 9:30-11:30am/1:30-3:30pm)
• STEM Lab (Saturdays 9:30-11:30am)
• Various Crafting Workshops on Saturdays and Sundays

Positions Instructor I No teaching experience required, must love working with people of all ages and abilities; be able to work inside and outside; and be at least 16 years of age.

Pay Rate: $19.78 - $22.30 Hourly The hiring rate for this position is $19.78 – $22.30. The full hourly range for this classification is $19.78 - $22.30 per hour. Staff may be eligible for a merit increase at the end of September. Instructor II Must have at least 1 year of experience in leading and instructing general classes and be at least 16 years of age.

Pay Rate: $21.81 - $24.59 Hourly The hiring rate for this position is $21.81 – $24.59. The full hourly range for this classification is $21.81 - $24.59 per hour. Staff may be eligible for a merit increase at the end of September. Click the hyperlinked job titles above to learn more about the positions and view the full job description.

Application Review The hiring team will review applications as they are received to assess fit for the role. If your qualifications align with our needs, we will contact you directly to discuss the next steps. Please note, this recruitment process will be used to fill multiple openings and will continue until all positions are filled.

Accommodations THPRD is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, THPRD will ensure that people experiencing disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].

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What We Offer You Enjoy comprehensive benefits as a part-time employee, including access to a confidential Employee Assistant Program, complimentary drop-in visits to THPRD recreation facilities, discounts on various class offerings and more! THPRD is committed to providing flexible part-time employment options tailored to your individual needs.

PART-TIME VARIABLE (PT): Part-time variable (PT) employees work less than 29 hours per week on average annually. However, they have the option of working additional hours during periods like summer or winter months. PT are eligible to receive benefits such as Paid Time Off (PTO), Holiday Pay, Compassionate Leave, and Inclement Weather Pay (if required to work).

SEASONAL: Seasonal employment is temporary and allows employees to work only during certain times of the year, up to 40 hours per week for a maximum duration of six (6) consecutive months. Seasonal employees are eligible to receive benefits such as Holiday Pay, Compassionate Leave, and Inclement Weather Pay (if required to work). Effective February 15, 2026, seasonal employees will also be eligible to accrue Paid Time Off (PTO)!

Available To All Classifications Great Place to Work

• THPRD is a certified Great Place to Work as of June 2024!
• THPRD offers opportunities to participate in Employee Resource Groups, including employee-led affinity groups, a Transformation & Allyship Group, or the district’s Welcoming & Inclusive Committee. These groups each support equity and justice-based work within the district. Participation is included as regular paid time for part-time or full-time employees. To learn more, visit THPRD’s Employee Resource Group webpage.
• Bilingual employees who utilize their language skills in the workplace up to 10% of the time, can earn an additional 5% pay incentive.
• Employee appreciation events, employee recognition programs and more!

Health & Wellness

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) which includes, legal consultations and mediation, wellness and gym discounts, up to six (6) free counseling sessions, per counseling issue, life and career coaching, home ownership and housing support program and much more! All members of the employee’s household are covered and may use EAP services.
• An Employee Wellness Program (EWP), allowing free drop-in access to all THPRD recreation facilities for you and your household
• Employees and their household can register for camps and classes during in-district registration and receive a 20% discount

Leave

• Paid Time Off - Paid leave type for part-time variable employees. Paid Time Off (PTO), will accrue at a rate of one (1) hour earned for every 30 hours worked. This is in addition to Sick leave and may be scheduled by employees for any reason! Effective February 15, 2026 the accrual rate for PTO will increase to one (1) hour earned for every 23 hours worked and will include seasonal employees!
• The ability to accrue paid sick leave at a rate of one (1) hour earned for every 30 hours worked
• Family Medical Leave eligibility for qualified family and medical related reasons
• Paid compassionate leave is available to all part-time employees to grieve the loss of an immediate family member, to make arrangements (if necessary), and to attend memorial services. Employees are eligible for paid compassionate leave for up to the hours scheduled in their average work week.

Retirement

• Available savings for retirement through a 457(b)-deferred compensation plan by contributing pre-tax dollars from your paycheck

Local Government

• An opportunity to make a difference within your community through public service
• A variety of opportunities within local government that support your professional development and evolving interests! Opportunities to apply for internal positions, explore a variety of park and recreation careers, and gain meaningful experience.
• THPRD is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. For eligibility requirements and information, please visit the PSLF website

Community Partnerships

• Seasonal discounts to community partners such as Nike, Adidas, and Columbia Sportswear

01

Are you currently CPR/First Aid certified OR willing to obtain the certification within 30 days of hire?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you currently have a Food Handler’s license/certification OR the ability to obtain upon hire?

• Yes
• No

03

Please select the option that best reflects your experience as an instructor.

• No experience
• Less than one year experience OR one camp season
• At least one year experience, but less than two years experience OR two camp seasons
• Two years of experience or more OR three camp seasons or more

04

Briefly tell us about your experience as an instructor and any specialized training you may have that qualifies you for this position.

05

Please select which programs you would like to be considered for (1 or more options can be selected).

• Soccer Lvl 1, youth sports class on Tuesdays at 5:00-5:45pm weekly.
• Basketball Lvl 1, youth sports class on Thursdays at 5:00-5:45pm weekly.
• Teen and Adult Sports Clinics: various Friday evenings
• Jog & Juice, ages 16+ drop-in run club on Saturdays at 9-11am, weekly.
• Dirt Detectives, drop-in preschool program on Sundays at 9:30-11:30am, weekly.
• Teen Crochet, teen crafting workshop on Fridays at 6:15-8:15pm, once a month.
• Adult Crochet, adult crafting workshop on Mondays at 6:15-8:15pm, once a month.
• Young Chefs Club, youth cooking workshop on Sundays at 1:30-3:30pm, once a month.
• Club de Pequeños Chefs, bilingual youth cooking workshop on Sundays at 1:30-3:30pm, once a month.
• Chefs Club, group cooking workshop on Tuesdays at 5:30-7:30pm, once a month.
• Beauty Lab, group crafting workshop on Saturdays at 9:30-11:30am/1:30-3:30pm, once a month.
• STEM Lab, group science workshop on Saturdays at 9:30-11:30am, once a month.
• Cozy & Craft, group crafting workshop on Sundays at 9:30-11:30am/1:30-3:30pm, once a month.

06

Will you be claiming Veterans Preference?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question